J.P. Licks - Cambridge

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This is genuinely hands down one of the best ice cream places I've been to. The quality is so fresh! If you're in Harvard Square on a warm day, this is the perfect place to stop and have a sweet treat. There is plenty of seating, and the location is super close in proximity to campus and other shops. Overall, a great spot! read more

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Ying X.

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The dessert catering for the research institute party. I just found out they've released some new international flavors; I wonder if they're World Cup limited editions? Morroco Mint Tea Sorbet: The first bite was a bit strange, but it got better and better with each bite... The mint was cool but not overpowering, with a subtle tea fragrance, perfect for summer. Norway Cardamom Strawberry Swirl: The sweetness of the strawberry was very natural and harmonizes well with the milk aroma. I didn't taste any cardamom, though. read more

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Alex J.

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Go here!! Got a small mint chocolate chip ice cream and loved it. Took it for a walk right down to the esplanade and was wonderful. The staff here are really so sweet and made the ice cream that much better! I didn't realize ice cream could be gluten free, but they have a lot of more common options like chocolate available as gluten free so that's nice if that's something you're looking for. read more

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Delicious ice cream with steady stream on patrons out the door. The staff is friendly and allows you to sample their homemade ice cream for you to make your choice. read more

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Elise H.

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I have been craving an affogato since I was in Göteborg, so it was such a relief to see that they had it. They poured the espresso into the cup before handing it to you, and it came in a paper cup and plastic fork. Not very reminiscent of the European style but the taste was satisfactory. read more

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Fantastic little stop on our wandering/walking tour of Cambridge. Such a lovely area the Harvard Square is. Lots of activity from locals, students, and tourists. I could never get any of my kids interested in Harvard, so I never got the official tour. This was my chance, LOL. Well, no school tour, boo... Inside this ice cream shop is like a mixture of punk rock vibe, pink, black, and lovely sweet treats. I kind of like it. It's not like most ice cream shops in the south that I am used to seeing. ANYWHO! I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! That's my motto basically so let's get it in me. If you pair that ice cream desire with a shot or two of expresso, things really start to look up! Behind the counter folks were ok. No real superstars to speak of. Paid so I did mint have a lot of interaction. This place served its purpose. I am glad we stopped. It looks like it's a chain when I searched it on Yelp. The affogato was really good. Nice and sweet with a big espresso bang at the end! Just lovely. The ice cream sandwiches are good too!! Stop by if you have a chance!!! '26 - 5 read more

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Kit D.

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This is a great option for ice cream in the Harvard Square area. My girlfriend and I stopped here on a cold winter day (true Bostonians) and each ordered a small peanut butter sundae. We subbed chocolate ice cream for vanilla ice cream, and it was great. It had peanut butter sauce and hot fudge. The guy behind the counter really hooked us up! I couldn't even finish my ice cream! It was a little pricey at $20 for two sundaes, but well worth the treat! read more

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J.P. licks is (I think) unique to Massachusetts. Their menu includes ice cream, shakes, coffee, and many other options. They have some unique flavors (e.g. Celtics Pride), while also having their own take on classic flavors for their ice cream. I got the coffee cookies 'n cream and I think it's probably one of the better coffee-related ice creams I've tried. The coffee flavor is rich without being overpowering. The ice cream melts in your mouth and is just the right amount of creaminess. I also got a FroJo, and I think if you like your coffee sweet this is a great option for you! The coffee notes carry throughout, but are a bit overwhelmed by whatever else they add to the drink. I liked that they also had cow-related products for sale, such as cow-shaped bowls and mugs. The barista / ice cream servers made and scooped my order very quickly. There's limited seating inside, but there are also tables outside of the inside is full. read more

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Alexandra A.

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"Lovely Place" This is a lovely place . It's clean & the staff is friendly. The ice cream & drinks are on point . Parking is difficult but manageable but it's Boston . I hope you have the opportunity to try this place . read more

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Jason C.

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I don't know what else to say other than it is a cute little ice cream shop! the flavors weren't anything unique or special but it was definitely good and creamy ice cream. I think think its local so thats why It was recommended to us but I do remember it tasting really good even though it was 20 degrees outside. read more

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Richard D.

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Conveniently locared in Harvard Square, J.P Licks is steps away from Harvard University! With a large variety of flavors for ice cream, yogurt, and sundaes, there's something for everyone. Service was quick, efficient, and includes samples. We got the black raspberry and coffee cookies and cream. Unexpectedly, the mixture worked. Definitely coming back to try other flavors and get the coffee cookies and cream again! read more

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Joe H.

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Ok this was a bit of a hectic spot. First off it's like a hundred degrees inside, no idea why. It's so hot you have to get your ice cream to go. There were two employees behind the counter. Both trying to rush because of the long line which I appreciate. One was nice and the other one was rude and unfriendly. Ice cream was pretty good. read more

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Sarah H.

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Amazing ice cream and frozen yogurt- great selections - amazing service open late which is great- loved the froyo pink lemonade and the Reese's cup sundae read more

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ALEXANDRA L.

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No line and fast service midafternoon on a weekday. The summer peach flavor was delicious. Standards ice cream place otherwise

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Mito I.

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Brief Summary: - Ice cream has creamy flavor but light like a sherbert - Coffee is not sour - Indoor and outdoor seating - Along the streets close to the Harvard University The weather that day started off cold and rainy, and then the rain died down in the afternoon. However, the clouds remained, so as the sun shown its strength, it grew humid and warm. Earlier was a day for warm dishes and soups, now it became more of craving cold drinks and desserts. Along the rows of stores and food places, there was one place that felt new to me and it was J.P. Licks. The message of having coffee and ice cream lured us inside. There were a small amount of tables and chairs inside as well as out, and we found a bar styled seating near the store windows. They offered different types of cup sizes and waffles options, but for starters we chose the second to the smallest cup and ordered the mint chocolate chip. I also got a relative a latte because they don't eat ice cream. We enjoyed the ice cream's texture, almost like a sherbert. It's almost like eating iced milk and cream, that was how strong the creaminess was. The mint and chocolate chip was refreshing; a soft touch of the mint was tasted within it read more

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Jenny T.

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Food: First JP Licks ever in my 7 years here, and after a random ice cream craving, I will say it was good! They let you try samples which is really nice! I was debating between mint cookies and cream and cookie dough. Service: It's ice cream, so it's fast (obviously). The worker was nice for letting me try samples :) Ambiance: I love how there is both indoor and outdoor seating, and Harvard Square is a lovely area to have a JP licks. read more

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Samantha C.

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Came in at a slow time of the day so I can't speak on service during busy hours which a lot of the reviews here do however, the employees were great when we were there. We got to sample flavors (there was 5 of us) and they were really attentive. I just wanted a little something sweet after lunch and they had the perfect mini cup size. It was also a cold day (for us Floridians) and we all ended up ordering hot chocolates. Everything was tasty and we had no complaints! read more

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Christine H.

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So good! Expensive ice cream, but so creamy. Many flavors to choose from. It is a fairly small store located on the street with other stores and restaurants. We were looking for a place to have dessert after dinner and JP Licks hit the spot! read more

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Albert H.

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Food: 6/10 Service: NA Ambiance: Nice college town vibe Got the froyo. Much better than yogurtland and quite refreshing, but it's not significantly different. read more

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Stephen K.

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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Again, Mmmmmmmmmm!! Love JP's when in Boston!!!!! A must for Ice Cream lovers, so many flavors! read more

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Garen A.

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Decent selection of choices, but for the price and amount you get I wasn't too impressed. I do like the location, right in the heart of everything, and the staff was nice enough, but overall I think there are better ice cream spots in the city! Stay Cheerful read more

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Claudine V.

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Yummy ice cream. Definitely a local spot to check out. Big scoops even for their smallest cup. Trust!

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Conner S.

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When visiting Boston we were told that JP Licks is a must go for ice cream and I'm so glad we went (twice!). They are also a coffeeshop but it seems like most of the clientele are there for the ice cream. They have a bunch of fun flavors that you don't see everywhere, so it's great to be able to branch out and try something new. They even have seasonal and rotational flavors that were all delicious as well. Great place to stop and eat, or you can take your ice cream to go. This location is located right in Davis square and is a 2 minute walk from the T station. read more

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Jay M.

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I always stop for a desert ice cream when eating around Harvard Square. Always get cone and void quick location, employees always helpful. , pleasant. The special gingerbread ice cream this visit was exceptionally good. My pet peeve at all the JP licks locations is the sugar cone with the glued on paper wrapper... Nothing more annoying to peeling ofc pieces and the lady piece sticks to cone... now do I need to eat the cone with the paper glued to its won't peel off or dump cone after eating glued on paper area ? I can't be only person annoyed by now as many visits... same issue... Get a new vendor for cones, tell vendor to change glue to non stick, use cones without paper and employee use a plastic glue if handling cone is issue needing this paper attached? Must be a better cone? Might be cheaper too without the paper read more

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Kayla D.

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While it's a bit expensive it's known in the Boston area for a reason. Good ice cream, sundaes, and toppings

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Xiao Z.

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Pistachio ice cream was not very pistachio-flavored, there were quite a lot of pistachios inside but the ice cream itself just tasted like vanilla... chai latte was super sweet that I felt like drinking syrup... read more

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Alexis C.

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Vibe: 7/10 - nice view of the entrance to Harvard Service: 9/10 Chocolate chip peanut butter hard yogurt: 7.5/10 Chocolate ice cream: 9/10 Overall: 8.1/10 (4.1/5) read more

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Joy Q.

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Ice cream was okay. This location has outdoor patio seating which could be nice on a summer night.

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Francesca L.

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Expensive ice cream but it is delicious. Staff were great at giving out samples of flavors to try. I don't think there was a bad option there Tons of seating in the location but still cosy. They also have coffees on the menu. I got a London fog which was fantastic and perfect for a cold January day. read more

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Sarah D.

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Creamy and smooth, with great combination of flavors coming through, not at all overshadowed by being overly sweet. read more

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Had to get ice cream every day on our east coast trip and this was in Newbury Street. My sisters favorite ice cream of the trip! Fun place to sit inside and the staff was SO friendly read more

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Pretty good ice cream with lots of flavors, and the employees were super kind! Would definitely go back read more

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Lots of ice cream in the small scoop, for one person recommend the kids size. Great ice cream but very expensive, 7+ bucks for one scoop... Maybe worth out if you're sharing it read more

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The line was fairly short on a Friday evening. We got the cookie dough scoop, and it was exactly what was expected. There is more outdoor than indoor seating, as the space is a bit tight. Convenient location to Harvard campus. read more

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This was a quick coffee and ice cream stop in the Harvard area. Quick and easy pickup, generous portions of ice cream and a nice sitting area for a chat with a friend. Looks like a perfect college hangout spot and has pretty good traffic on a Saturday inside. Nothing much to add!! read more

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Maria S.

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Great ice cream. I got the mango raspberry sundae and it was amazing! Definitely smaller than they advertised though. Other cons were that it's VERY expensive ( ~$9 for a small cup of ice cream), and the line was long, it took 20 min to get our ice cream. I'd go back again, but management really should put more than one person at the front, that's why it took so long. read more

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Hannah L.

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Somehow every ice cream flavor I've tried at JP Licks is either completely bland (I'm looking at you, oatmeal butterscotch) or cloyingly sweet, with no other flavors. I came here with a group of 3 and none of us finished our ice cream, which is saying something for three dessert lovers. There are better ice cream places around! read more

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Abrar A.

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Delicious blackberry soft serve ice cream!! It tastes just like the ice cream version only lighter!! It's a small little dining area but cute with colorful Childrens drawings. The person behind the counter also let us sample any of the flavors we asked for without hesitation! read more

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Kristin K.

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Nice dessert spot even in the middle of winter. We came here in the winter when visiting colleges. Lots of choices. Wish there were more vegan flavors. read more

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Maria G.

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A Harvard Square establishment that has been around 30 years. It gets lots of touristy traffic here, so seating is hard to come by. While I always enjoy the fro-yo here, I would not be able to afford to be its frequent customer here. You are mostly paying for Cambridge's ridiculous real estate price. But they get enough traffic to stay open, which is good. Sometimes the line can get long, but you go through it fairly quickly. Study the menu before you jump in line. They do allow you to sample some flavors, which is a plus. Also, no credit card minimum. read more

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1312 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard Square
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(617) 492-1001
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What time does J.P. Licks - Cambridge open?

J.P. Licks - Cambridge opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.J.P. Licks - Cambridge opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does J.P. Licks - Cambridge close?

J.P. Licks - Cambridge closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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Does J.P. Licks - Cambridge take credit cards?

Yes, J.P. Licks - Cambridge takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does J.P. Licks - Cambridge have catering options?

Yes, J.P. Licks - Cambridge does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does J.P. Licks - Cambridge allow dogs?

Yes, J.P. Licks - Cambridge allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does J.P. Licks - Cambridge have bike parking?

Yes, J.P. Licks - Cambridge has bike parking.

Does J.P. Licks - Cambridge have outdoor seating?

Yes, J.P. Licks - Cambridge has outdoor seating options.

Does J.P. Licks - Cambridge have parking?

Yes, J.P. Licks - Cambridge has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does J.P. Licks - Cambridge have free WiFi?

Yes, J.P. Licks - Cambridge has free WiFi.

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Established in 1981.

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Located across from the Harvard Campus. Small location with a few seats. The drink was made quickly…read moreand was delicious. They don't have a bathroom but the barista was helpful in pointing out a restroom just down the street. Very quick visit for delicious cherry matcha.

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A lot of options, but the food looked poorly made and the macaroons didn't taste that good. The…read moremiddle of the macaroon wasn't great either, it was almost like it had no real filling, just soggy and not very satisfying. They also didn't have much of a taste. They also had a large menu but only a few of them were actually in the store. It was very understocked. They did have clear gluten labels though, which was helpful. Overall, it's too expensive for the poor quality and I didn't even finish the ones I bought

Came here walking by looking for dessert. This place tee'd that up perfectly. It has a small mom…read moreand pop feel from the appearance but seems to lack a few things with staff execution. Went here and the only thing that kinda bummed me out was the service. The employee was either having a bad day or just wasn't feeling it at all. Idk. We worked with it b/c in the end we just wanted our macaron. Overall, the prices were a bit high, but the macarons were delicious. In the end we would come back but when we looked for dessert the next evening, we definitely chose ice cream instead. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 3 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 4 Ambiance: Modern little dessert place that's nestled in Cambridge. It's small but serves it's purpose Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no

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Lizzy's Ice Cream

A niche ice cream shop in Harvard Square. Located in a relatively quiet alley, it's not crowded,…read morebut the ice cream is excellent. Charles River Crunch: Signature flavor. Rich and smooth like peanut butter, with a pure and intense bittersweet flavor from the dark chocolate, and crunchy almond toffee bits. The first few bites were delicious, but it got a bit cloying after a while, and frankly, it did not look very appetizing... Coconut: American coconut ice cream was as satisfying as ever. A light and natural sweetness. Butter Crunch: Not too sweet, with a subtle buttery aroma. Colombian Fudge Avalanche: Dark chocolate and Colombian coffee, rich, full-bodied, and with layers of flavor. Chocolate Orgy: Dark chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate chips. Frozen on the firmer side, the chocolate chips are quite hard; I didn't like the texture. The shop is small, with two bar stools inside and a table and two chairs outside. It's basically only for takeout.

A wide selection of flavors. Super creamy. The store is quite generous when scooping lol. Even the…read moremini size is not that small. Highly recommend

One Scoop of Cinnamon Ice Cream and One Scoop of Ginger Ice Cream Topped with Hot Fudge at Lizzy's Ice Cream Cambridge

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Red velvet cake

Life Alive Organic Cafe

Found this cute little smoothie place in Salem and in Boston. Cute healthy vibey ambiance and good…read moreservice! Obsessed with the PB&J smoothie

The experience at Life Alive Café was perfect. The food is vegetarian, super flavorful and healthy,…read moreand it came in about 5 minutes. The place is also super atmospheric, especially downstairs. It's underground, and the lighting and decor makes it feel cozy and cool. Music played at the perfect volume that you could hear it but it wouldn't disrupt your conversation. I would definitely come here again!

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Capital One Café

Great staff and delicious drinks. Additionally, the perks of being a bank member were wonderful!…read moreHighly recommend!

I went for mlb Monday at 12:45 and there was hardly a line. Drink came out in less time Han 10…read moreminutes so the service was fast and awesome. Someone is there to greet and open the door for you as soon as you walk in. Employees are super nice and there were a lot of people studying inside. Lots of seating too. I got the turmeric ginger latte with sf vanilla added to it. It might have because of the extra vanilla but it was way too sweet. Also I think it has no coffee at all because the color is very light. But ginger and turmeric flavor are both there and strong so that was nice.

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Union Square Donuts

4.1

(27 reviews)

0.1 mi

The matcha latte with strawberry was PERFECTION. Got a Boston Cream Donut to be that tourist, and…read moreit was super fluffy and not too artificially sweet. An easy walk with a cute park to sit down nearby - worth a visit!

The first World Cup event of Cambridge United was at Harvard Square, where participants received…read moresmall desserts. Donut Holes: Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, quite sweet, but that was only possible with enough sugar. The snack representing Iraq was surprisingly Indian Samosa--isn't that a kind of Orientalism...?

Union square Donuts

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BerryLine

Amazing yogurt, long line but the line move fast. They…read moredon't allow ice cream sample, just yogurts. I would recommend their original yogurt and pair it with cheesecake or chocolate fudge. They have small seating area for you to enjoy the ice cream, but I would just walk around because it close to Harvard campus

BerryLine was highly recommended on TikTok so decided to give it a try during my Boston trip. Went…read moreon a chilly Saturday around 4pm and there was a line going out the door but it moved quickly. I like how they do samples! We ended up getting a small Mango Cream and Original Swirl with original mochi, rose mochi, strawberry, and mango as our toppings. Definitely recommend the swirl! Both flavors were creamy and delicious. The froyo and toppings are slightly tart, so it tasted very natural and refreshing. I would have liked for the mochi to be cut up into smaller pieces as that would have been easier to eat, but still enjoyed. Overall, excellent bang for buck and in a convenient location right by Harvard Square. I would return on a hot summer day!

Micro cup of egg nog froyo

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Cookie Dough!

New City Microcreamery

Best ice cream in the world it has ruined ice cream for me anywhere for me. Also the staff is very…read morekind and the place is cute and clean.

This was an extremely disappointing experience from start to finish…read more I ordered a pint of Tres Leches and a quart of Raspberry Chip. Instead, I received three pints of Salted Cookies & Cream, with a bag simply marked "Out of Tres Leches." There was no notification before my order was filled, no opportunity to choose a replacement, and no explanation until after I opened the order. The most frustrating part is that my wife specifically wanted Raspberry Chip, which was only available in the $27 quart size. I would never have purchased a quart if that flavor had been available in a pint. To make matters worse, I didn't receive Raspberry Chip at all, making the purchase completely pointless. When I called the store, the young woman I spoke with said it wasn't their fault because they hadn't received the flavors in their shipment. While I understand inventory shortages happen, that is not the customer's responsibility. Good customer service means contacting the customer before substituting items or offering a refund--not sending completely different products without approval. I politely asked to speak with a manager or owner, but was told neither was available. Instead, I was instructed to find an email address on the company's website if I wanted help. That is not an acceptable way to handle a customer complaint. Running out of inventory is understandable. Failing to communicate, making unauthorized substitutions, providing no management support, and leaving the customer to chase down a resolution is not. This experience fell well below what I would expect, and unless the company makes this right, I cannot recommend ordering from this location.

1 NEWtella Roch (SNG)

K Key Lime Pie (GES)

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1 Tres Leches

Flour Bakery + Cafe

We were here for MIT reunion and Flour was so great we visited twice. It is a busy cafe with…read morepastries and sandwiches, perfect for breakfast or lunch. It is very comfortable although getting a table may be a challenge. First trip I had the chicken parmigiana sandwich. The chicken and sauce were nice, but i really loved the bread. My wife had the avocado toast and thought it was excellent. On second trip, I had the breakfast sandwich with sausage, the raspberry meringue cloud, and a chai latte (sweetened with whole milk). Everything was wonderful. The chai latte had a rich flavor and then the sandwich was absolutely delicious. The raspberry meringue was a pleasant surprise, it is large but the meringue was perfect. My wife has a slice of Boston cream pi and really enjoyed that. Definitely worth a visit!

I want to love this place,…read more The initial experience with the cashier is touch and go depending on who you get The vibe is solid once people start to fill in the space The pastries are redeeming, I'd recommend most items on the menu with a nitro cold nitro cold brew The follow up from the expo team is mid at best which makes coming back a tough sell. . If you want great service, look elsewhere for now, respectfully

Sandwich counter. When your order is ready, they will call your name.

Scone

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Sticky Sticky Bun and French Toast

SOFRA Bakery & Cafe

Literally the best lamb shawarma I've EVER had hands down…read moreThe staff are super friendly and helpful The store is clean and beautiful :)

What a delightful bakery and cafe! We showed up on a holiday 1pm, and it was bumpin'!…read more Lucked out with street-side parking after circling for 5min. Ordered and got a table within 10min, as there was a good flow to the customers. Food tasted fresh and delicious, with an abundance of options! Ambiance is definitely a hustle. No laptops out. Mindful customers, but we definitely felt rushed to give the standing customers a place to sit. Can't wait to return for more quick bites!

Zucchini feta galette ($6)

Part of the menu

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Sofra pastries

Iggy's Bread

One of the best bakeries I've been to! We grabbed a bunch of different items, and everything was…read morereally good--and honestly priced better than I expected. I loved the egg sandwich and the sticky bun, and my boyfriend was a big fan of the pretzel croissant. All of the croissants were super light and airy without feeling greasy at all. Just note there's no seating, but definitely worth stopping by!

While my kid was getting her hair cut in town, I stayed back at her apartment to wrap up a few…read moreloose ends. That just gave me some free time and see what Iggy's was all about. It's in industrial part of town, but as soon as you start getting close, that smell of fresh dough baking hits you. You don't even need a map at that point- just follow your nose. Walk inside and you'll see shelves behind the counter stacked with all kinds of loaves. Just let whoever is helping you up front which one(s) you'd like either whole or sliced. I ended up picking up two of their pull-apart brioche mini buns, a Valrhona chocolate chunk cookie, and a couple of thumbprint-style cookies- one raspberry and one nectarine. Do note- the cookie I got is made like into this hockey puck style cookie. It was buttery which I liked- but it's crumbly and falls apart- so did the thumb print type pastries. Everything looked fresh and the service was friendly. Definitely worth making the stop. Oh- and they also have these independent soft drinks and juices in the glass fridge.

Food: Crescent Pecan Pastry

Entry

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Multi-Seed Bagel

Althea

4.1

(37 reviews)

1.1 mi

Food was terrific. We all loved the Brussels Sprouts small plate to share. Two chose the Baked Cod…read moreover gnocchi that was delicious. The Salmon plate is always a winner. Perfectly cooked medium rare as ordered and the gnocchi bolognese was good as always. Cocktails for some and wine for others (except our designated driver) hit the spot. Too full from dinner so we passed on dessert. Service was perfect and the ambiance allowed for cheerful conversation. It helps when everyone is enjoying the wonderful food and relaxed atmosphere.

This had a very cute patio, but candidly the food was not excellent and the portions were small for…read morethe price. My favorite dish was the broccolini with whipped ricotta and parmasian, but we got 4 stalks for two for sharing. It was very good but small. The grilled watermelon with pork belly was actually revolting, but I was hungry. The pork belly was tough and oversmoked and the watermelon was simply weird. The fish dish we ordered was nice but nothing exceptional. I would come back here for drinks but not the food. The ambiance was nice and the cocktails were good. The food was really, really meh. Candidly, I was very disappointed.

The view walking inside from the patio.

Spicy Crab Spaghetti

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Bagelsaurus

A very well known spot by locals with lines usually extending for a block or two sometimes. I…read morefinally got the chance to drop by on a very early Tuesday morning. I came right as they opened and there were already about 5 people ahead of time. Service was great and there were plenty of seating at 7am. The kitchen looked busy already preparing orders but my order came out quick!

I visited Bagelsaurus after it was recommended as one of the best places for bagels in the Boston…read morearea. A few weeks ago, I stopped by and picked up a couple of bagels to try. The blueberry bagel I had that day was absolutely superb, probably the best blueberry bagel I've ever had in Boston. A few days later, I craved that same blueberry bagel and made the trip back, which is a considerable drive for me. Upon arrival, I was told that blueberry bagels are not offered every day and are only available on Thursdays. I returned the following Thursday, but the experience was very different. I got blueberry, poppy, and a few other bagels to take home. Unfortunately, all of them were absolutely disappointing. They tasted extremely off and very different from the blueberry bagel I had previously. At home, my family ate about half of what we purchased, but none of us had any desire to finish the rest. Overall, the experience was unpleasant, and the bagels were not enjoyable at all. The blueberry bagel from my first visit looked and tasted amazing and was completely different in quality from what I received on my second visit. On top of that, the person behind the counter seemed careless with hygiene, touching the screen, bagels, and other surfaces without any apparent attention to cleanliness. It felt like a completely different place compared to my first visit just a couple of weeks earlier. Overall, I'm extremely disappointed.